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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Obedience and Blessing


Obedience and Blessing
Devotional by Morrison
And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed— Luk_17:14
The Faith of the Lepers Was in Believing
These words occur in the account of the miracle wrought on the ten lepers. It was in some unknown village, far from the great highways, that these ten miserable creatures met with Christ. Misery makes us "acquainted with strange bedfellows," and leprosy well illustrates that saying. Here were Samaritans and Jews herded together, though the Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans. In suffering and in profound affliction, as in the primary passions of the heart, there is the touch of nature that makes the whole world kin. These ten lepers must have heard of Christ. They recognized Him afar off, and called Him Master. Some of them probably had known that leper (Luk_5:1-39) who was never done telling what Christ had wrought on him. And their faith was shown, not only in crying "Master," but in believing that what He could do for others, He would do, with equal willingness, for them.
A Very Unusual Command
Now whether it was to test them, or for some other reason, it may be quite impossible to say, but the answer of Jesus to the ten was one of the strangest words He ever spake. It was laid down in the Levitical law that a cleansed leper must come before the priest. It was the duty of the priest, according to that law, to give official declaration of the cleansing. One remembers how, when the leprous man was cleansed, in the beautiful story of the fifth chapter, the first order that the Master gave him was to go to the priest in the appointed way. There was nothing strange. Such action was according to the law. That leper, rejoicing in his healing, recognized at once the fitness of the order. But here the same command was given to men whose leprosy was on them still, and whose bodies did not show a trace of cleansing. It was a thoroughly staggering injunction. It would have tried the faith of many a saint. What! ask for a certificate of cleansing when the ghastly signature of death was on them? Yet that was the one thing that the Master said. He gave an order, and called them to obedience. Go show yourselves to the priests.
And then follows that very pregnant word, that as they went they were healed. They left the Master to obey the Master, and, doing so, they won the blessing. Had they remained stock-still in blank astonishment, I do not think we could have wondered at it. Had they discussed the matter, and stood arguing, we should have said that was entirely natural. But the fact remains, that had they acted so, and begged the Lord to deal with them more reasonably, they would have all descended into lepers' graves. The one condition of healing was obedience. Ordered, they must obey. If He was Master as they had cried He was, then let them prove their faith by their obedience. And the beautiful thing is, that as they went, taking the road that led away from Him, gradually they grew conscious of their healing. It was their obedience that the Lord rewarded. He was testing their faith by their response. Not everyone who calls Him Master is ready for the dynamic of His virtue. Quietly to do what He commands, and to do it without questioning or argument, is the appointed highway to revival. These men's knowledge of the Lord was scanty. Their faith, at the best, was rudimentary. But at any rate, here was a plain command, given by One whom they had called their Master. And all they longed for, the passing of their plague, their enrolment again in the brotherhood of man, sprang out of immediate obedience.
They Obeyed Even Though They Did Not Understand
One notes, too, that the command they got was one they could not hope to understand. It was the very last thing they were expecting. Had He touched them with His touch of power they would have hailed Him then and there as their Deliverer. Probably they were expecting that, from the wonderful stories they had heard. But to be turned away, without one gracious word, and sent on what must have seemed a bootless errand, that was something they would not understand. I believe they were disappointed men. This was so utterly different from their dreams. It was with heavy hearts and downcast mien that they set out on the commanded journey. But the point is that they went, whatever the anguish in their hearts, and as they went they were healed. Obeying, though they could not comprehend, though everything was dark and difficult: obeying, though the road they had to travel seemed to take them far away from Him, they were revived, radiant health returned, they were no longer outcasts from society. Controlled by the mastership of Christ, they found themselves in the brotherhood of man. I believe that many who are praying for new revival ought really to be praying for new obedience. It is as we go on the commanded road that we experience the commanded blessing. Let the Church obey the command of the Lord Jesus, and with enthusiasm evangelize the nations, and, as she goes, she will be healed.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

You can have everything you need!

Yes, you can have everything you need!

Matthew 5 states :
" Why do you worry about what you eat or wear? 
Look at the birds in the air! 
They neither sow nor reap nor gather in the barns but the heavenly Father feeds them. 

Aren't you much more valuable than they? 

Therefore, seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and ALL THESE THINGS shall be added unto you!"

How many times have we felt so anxious and tired just thinking about our overwhelming needs and what's in store for us in the future?

With the bleak world economy, is it possible to have positive outlook and restful heart?

My faith taught me to rely NOT on what I hear, feel or hear but trust in what the Spirit is saying.

Let me then be like the birds.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Your need for money is NOT a money-problem.

You opened the mail 

and found again, 
 
like it is always, that your bills are piling up! 

Your bank balance came to mind causing you to scratch yourself where there is no itch. Then, you think to yourself, "AM IN DEEP TROUBLE!"

The lack of money is not the real problem.

"As your heart thinketh, so are you!" Heard of this maxim before? 
Whether we did or not, it is very true and our ignorance of it may be the cause we are where we are.

Let's talk about money. 

How often have you been counting the limited bills and coins in your mind? 

Usually, our mind records the insufficient balance when we are thinking of a future time we are expecting the money to come. And as expected, it happened. Then we wondered why? 

We operate out of lack not out of our potential! Here lies the great difference. Our faith sees the lack, not the potential.

Faith is seeing in the future. It is calling out in our hearts and minds that which is not as though it were.

This is an activity of God that as created in His image and likeness we ought to use in all of life. Try using it. 

Better yet, USE IT! EXERCISE FAITH! 

What God wants us to do is to stand in the truth that we are rich in Christ Jesus. 

We do not act to fill our empty cups because it is God's work. 

Look at the birds in the air! They neither sow nor reap nor gather in the barns but the heavenly Father feeds them. How much more you His children; will He not provide?! 

We use our power to create wealth to cause our already full cups to overflow and bless others. 
See yourself as God has put in your heart great possibilities and accept it as it were. 

Start thinking abundance. 

It is a gift of God!

The devil has come to steal, kill and destroy; but Christ has come to give life abundantly. - John 10:10

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Invest Now where you can be Financially Secure

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in

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Tithes and Offerings

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Can claim as co-heirs in Christ Jesus. No good thing will you lack. The facility allows men to avail of the glorious riches in Christ Jesus, especially financial gains by giving men an opportunity to invest in the spiritual bank using material means – money.

Security/ Insurance :

Secured by the Sovereign LORD up to 100 times its value, as determined by Him. Economic fluctuation? You can be secure that your deposits will be laid up in heaven where moth or rust will not destroy and where thieves cannot break in… and the Lord shall supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Highlights of Facility compared to its sole competitor

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Minimum deposit: at least P500

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Maintaining Balance: Say P2000 or more depending on the economy

Can’t withdraw or close account

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Deposit: any amount interest

Interest Rate: times 30, 60 or 100

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Thursday, August 27, 2009

FAITH and MONEY

The world is in financial chaos! The giant in global economy is fallen. What is the future for us? Most especially, we ask, what can my faith do to help me in this worldwide event that has reached home?